All posts by Chuck Romano
The Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS)
I’ve seen the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) discussed on the forums in the past and thought it deserves a full dedicated article. Honestly, it’s one of the best values offered to small
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I am sure we have all dealt with this at one time or another. You’re on-site at a customer location and the customer will not leave you alone. He/she stands there looking over your shoulder to see
VIEW POSTGParted – Free Partition Editor
GParted is a free and open source partitioning tool. It can run within a Linux environment or can be booted from a live CD. GParted supports multiple file systems and works great on servers in RAID configurations.
VIEW POSTPenetration Testing and Security Analysis Tools
Penetration testing is a fascinating subject. Learning how to ethically hack a system in order to find vulnerabilities and prevent malicious hackers from taking advantage of an exploit is a dream for those
VIEW POST10 Ways to Create Multiple Streams of Income
1. Become a Subject Matter Expert. Use the knowledge and expertise that you have gained through the years to help develop and maintain certifications. CompTIA is always looking for Subject Matter Experts
VIEW POSTRootkit Detection and Removal Tools
Rootkits are becoming more prevalent and more difficult to find. Technicians need to be aware of the best software tools that will detect and remove this elusive software. Here is a list of rootkit removal
VIEW POST10 Must-have Open Source Applications for Computer Technicians
Open source software is one my favorite tech topics. Linux is my preferred operating system kernel of choice and I use it on my main system (and virtualize other OS’s). I use it to run my business
VIEW POSTSpecialized Skills for the Healthcare IT Technician – Part 3
Here is the third and final part of my healthcare IT skills series. This series was meant as an overview to guide an IT consultant/small business IT provider in the proper direction to get started in
VIEW POSTSpecialized Skills for the Healthcare IT Technician – Part 2
Here is part two of my Healthcare IT skills assessment enumerating the specialized skills that sets the healthcare IT technician apart from average tech. Part one detailed HL7 and IT security skills. Now
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